Surrounded by the Past (poem) by Rose M Rideout on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 25, 2010

Warm and fuzzy feeling here. Really enjoyed. Love it. Liz

Reviewed on April 23, 2010

Truly moving piece, Rose. Your good heart shows and your words inspire. Your concluding lines are very meaningful and touch this heart. ~Elizabeth

Reviewed by Paul Judges

Reviewed on April 23, 2010

Powerful work, Rose !

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on April 22, 2010

If people only truly understood all that you have said, many would be in a much happier place. You and I think so much alike. We could be sisters.

God bless you.
Kathy

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on April 22, 2010

Just imagine if every human heart was a compassionate as yours, Rose! What a great world we'd live in....beautiful write!

Hugs,
Anna

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on April 22, 2010

Nicely put...

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on April 22, 2010

Like a gangrenous wound, some wounds can't be cut off, cauterized or forget. They will be there, always, festering with the same pain that yesteryear.

Georg

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

I'll try...e

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

beautiful and compassionat-this shows your lovely soul

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

"Many walk through life being followed" is an exceptionally good opening line, Rose, and the rest is equally impressive and as ever with you, all from a fantastic heart.

John

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

Dear Rose:

Thank you for this piece!! There is a sound message in here.

Hugs,

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by TONY NERONE

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

Beautiful sentiments expressed in this very fine poem.

GOD BLESS YOU
Tony

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

There are some people, Rosie, that open their hearts and minds to all and that is you, Rosie. Like Mother Earth your arms are open to those that need understanding and love. It is my utmost pleasure to know one such as yourself.
Your friend; Markie

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

You are such a blessing, Rose, such a carer and deep empathetic spirit. You see, understand and seek to share and carry another's burdens. There is no substitute for "being there": it is the most precious thing in all the world yet we sometimes shy away from such a role because we feel we "can't or aren't able to do enough". The strength of your spirit shields, protects, heals, restores and nurtures. Such wisdom in your exhortations - especially the need to cry it all out... we can go our whole lives without allowing ourselves this much-needed safety valve. Thank you for this. xx

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

Beautiful, if everyone looked at life as you do, what a wonderful world it would be.

Reviewed by Carin Spirit

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

My Dear Sweet Rose ~

I cried just reading this beauty
and this line brings me to peace
'To wash away the pain, We hold deep inside.'

Warmth and Love to you, Carin' Spirit

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

Nicely stated indeed dear cuz and so true...
fee

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

So needed, Rose - my best friend is one who is Surrounded by the Past and can't let go. I am trying to be there for her, but at times, it's so hard ... seems to be a one sided relationship. Well penned.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

Powerful write, Rose; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

Beautifully said, Rose. God bless.

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill

Reviewed on April 21, 2010

Walking with others through their dark shadows brings healing and hope to them and to me. Beautiful poetry.
Dayvid